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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 831.29 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 831.29 and 280.11 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 831.29 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/831.29 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 831.29 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 232,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,851.24/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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